Tourists Get a Little Help from City Hall.
If you’ve ever returned a car rental near any airport, you probably encountered higher than normal prices per gallon at nearby gas stations. We love Orlando, but it’s a tourist town and where there are tourists, there’s always someone out to make a buck, sometimes not as honestly as we’d
Cinderella is next Disney Film to get Live Action Remake
Following the wake of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Disney has Paid Seven-Figures For Aline Brosh McKenna’s Live-Action ‘Cinderella’ Movie. Aline Brosh McKenna is the writer behind The Devil Wears Prada and 27 Dresses, and the upcoming Paramount comedy Morning Glory, and We Bought a Zoo, the Fox comedy which
Mel Brooks & Brad Garrett Guest Star in 2nd Season of “Special Agent OSO”
New Season Premieres Saturday, July 10 Academy Award-winning comedy legend Mel Brooks, Emmy Award-winning Brad Garrett and famed Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz guest star in the second season of Disney Channel’s Emmy-nominated Playhouse Disney series, “Special Agent Oso,” starring Academy Award nominee Sean Astin. The season premieres on
Nathan Fillion To Play Ant-Man in upcoming Marvel Movie?
io9 is reporting or wishing like just about everyone else out there that Nathan Fillion will play Ant Man in the upcoming Marvel Studios movie: While we really want to believe the rumors that Nathan Fillion will be playing Ant-Man in the Edgar Wright film, we’re not 100% convinced. But
Ask a Disney Question: Opening Nights on Disney Cruise Lines.
This question comes from Kris, who asks: “I just learned that while I am on my Alaska cruise, Pirates 4 will be having its opening night. Does the ship normally do anything special for opening nights?” Kris, thanks for your question and for reading Chip and Co. Disney will premier
Making Minnie Mouse Candy Apples at Marceline’s Confectionary
Yummy Article from the Disney Park Blog: Have you ever thought about making a Minnie Mouse Candy Apple? Candy maker Margie Bursiaga at Marceline’s Confectionary in the Downtown Disney District sure makes it seem simple in the video below. What do you need to get started? An apple on a
Ask a Disney Question: Premier Pass and Free Parking.
This question comes from Don, who asks: “Does the new Premier Pass For Disneyland and WDW include parking?” Don, thanks for your question and for reading Chip and Co. The Premier Passport does include parking. It’s one of those automatic discounts that you can add to your overall savings when buying
Disney Earmarks $1.2 Million to Benefit Central Florida’s Children
Walt Disney World Resort is kicking off a week-long traveling celebration that will surprise, recognize and reward local non-profits and organizations that share Disney’s commitment to building better futures for local children. Between now and May 25, Disney will give more than $1.2 million in Disney Helping Kids Shine Grants
Classic Walt Disney World: Past Present and Future
Walt Disney World: Past, Present, and Future. Join John Lithgow as he journeys through Walt Disney World discovering its history, it’s popular attractions and what’s coming next. This was aired 1991 for WDW’s 20th birthday. So at this time Disney’s Animal Kingdom wasn’t built yet and Sunset Boulevard with Tower
What’s your Story? Disney Toy Story 3 Sweepstakes
Create your own comic starring your favorite Toy Story characters, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win! GRAND PRIZE: A trip for 4 to Walt Disney World Resort®, round-trip airfare, and hotel accommodations FIRST PRIZE: A Toy Story-themed iPod touch with skins and premium apps 10 RUNNERS-UP: A
Disneyworld Food News- Werther’s Candy Shop, Hacienda de San Angel, and Much More
A lot of Disney Food News floating around the interwebs the past weekend which is making my mouth water. It seems Germany Pavilion will be getting a Werther’s Candy Shop. Should be up and running by this fall. The shop will replace the Goebel store. It is going to feature
Good Eats – The Garden Grill Restaurant
The Garden Grill Restaurant is a rotating restaurant with Character Dining featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale located in The Land Pavilion at the Future World area of Epcot theme park. Garden Grill features generous all you can eat, family-style dinners include such delicious favorites as grilled steak, roast turkey, and all
Disney Cruise Line “Firsts”
Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line… With 25% larger staterooms that include a family friendly bath-and-a-half. To implement an innovative rotation dining concept, featuring three themed restaurants, where guests rotate to a different restaurant each evening, all the while keeping their same servers and tablemates. To have a
Pirate Goofy is now at the Magic Kingdom
Very Cool! Pirate Goofy is now doing a meet and greet in Advertureland at World Disney World. Video is from one of our favorite Disney Videographers Jeff Lang DVD